Democrats projected to take control of both chambers

Democrats were projected to take control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, after flipping at least six Republican-held Senate seats and winning a House majority. Some races remained unresolved, and final certified tallies were not provided in the election-night reports. The Associated Press projected the Senate change after Democratic gains in Texas, South Carolina, Kansas, North Carolina, Ohio and Iowa. Networks also projected Democrats had won both chambers. Earlier reporting described the Senate contest as still close, reflecting an earlier stage of vote counting rather than a final result. The reported gains included James Talarico’s victory over Republican Ken Paxton in Texas and Adam Hamilton’s defeat of incumbent Roger Marshall in Kansas. In South Carolina, Annie Andrews was projected to defeat Darline Graham. Democrats also picked up seats in North Carolina, Ohio and Iowa, according to election-night projections. In the House, Democrats were reported to have crossed the 218-seat threshold. The change in control is set to take effect when the new Congress convenes on January 3. Republicans had controlled both chambers during the first two years...